Beaujolais Rouge Cuvée P Pardon & Fils

Tasting

Eye: Intense ruby with purple reflections
Nose: Reveals lovely aromas of small black fruits such as blackcurrant and redcurrant.
Mouth: Supple, tender and aromatic. Very fruity! Beautiful expression of Gamay.

Serving

Serving temperature : 13-14°C.
Pairing : Starters, charcuterie, poultry and salads.

Aging

Tasting advice : To drink in his youth to appreciate his fruitiness
Aging potential : Up to 3 years.

Grape

100 % Gamay

Terroir

It is the largest regional appellation of Beaujolais.
It is located mainly to the south part of the vineyard.
The Beaujolais appellation has officially existed since 1937. And since then, it has been known to all, (thanks in particular to the "Beaujolais Nouveaux").
The soil is a mosaic of terroir composed of granite, clay-limestone, and blue stones.

Winemaking

Manual harvest at full maturity of the grapes at the beginning of September.
Semi-carbonic maceration 5 to 6 days (whole bunches) in cement vats before pressing.
Alcoholic fermentation under temperature control.
Alcoholic degree : 12°.
Malolactic fermentation carried out at 100%.
Aging in vats for 3 to 4 months before bottling.